ARNOLD, SIR EDWIN.

The Light of Asia, or the Great Renunciation (Mahabinishkramana). Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism (As Told in Verse by an Indian Buddhist).

London. Trubner and Co., 1885. First Illustrated Edition. Stock ID #224785

Forty-eight black and white illustrations, headpieces, tailpieces and decorative initials. xxiii + 196pp. All edges gilt. 22.5 × 18cm. Original orange cloth-covered bevelled boards decorated in gilt, spine lettered in gilt. Some browning to the tissue guards; neat prior owner’s name on the front pastedown, upper hinge cracked, light general wear; still a lovely clean, firm copy.

First illustrated edition with a publisher's notice and description of the illustrations.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 224785.

Price: $175.00 AU

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